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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,408.48, 8,114.88 and 2,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,408.48, 8,114.88 and 2,488.52 is: 3,733.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,408.48 : 8,114.88 = 2,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,408.48/8,114.88 = 2,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,408.48x = 8,114.88 × 2,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,408.48x = 20,194,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194,041.18/5,408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.77

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